relationships

Relationships in the family are so complicated. Especially when I'm in the equation. Why do I think that I have to solve their problems? Why do I get so emotionally worked up...its quite simple..if they would just TAKE MY ADVICE the world would be a MUCH BETTER PLACE! HELLO?!...Geeesh!..

Ok..Ok..I've calmed down now. God must get a kick out of me. I bet he's up there, right now, with a big bag of popcorn watching the show. what a hooot!..the "Watch Penny change the world and fall on her butt hour"! lol The truth is...I can't change anyone. NEWSFLASH..right? HA! I can't even get them to listen.

I know , I know if I wouldn't try to shove down the entire 5 course meal ! Slow and steady has never been my forte...I overwhelm people...I try to force feed them without realizing its like feeding a starving orphan steak and potatoes..they will get sick. They can't handle the truth. Their spiritual digestive system must be developed. We live in a fast food, warm and fuzzy, poltically correct generation. They must be handed truth gently...soooo ok ... I try the nugget thing.....they still don't want to eat ...I'm like ..DUDE! ...EAT!...I forget they have the freedom to say no..I mean they can be wrong if they want to! :)

They don't want the meal...they don't want the nuggets...How do I reach them ( notice that big I in there.) you've already figured this out...It's not about me.

Truth and wisdom of any volume is useless without the anointing of the Holy Spirit! I need to serve the nuggets of wisdom like I would serve desert. Dress is up...put it on a beautiful plate....and top it off with the anointing of the spirit. If they taste great...if not ...don't sweat it. I have served it. the rest is up to the Holy Spirit. He works miracles even when we can't see them. that is where the faith comes in. Not by sight...or might..but by the Spirit.
says the LORD!
NOT PENNY?????UGH! nope...
So now my goal is to be intentional about filling myself with God....and letting God flow thru me.

Think of it. Getting up in the morning filling myself with the word of God...saturate my self in the presence of the Holy Spirit....and let HIM ...the ONE TRUE GOD....flow out.
To capture His presence and let people experience GOD...NOT the wisdom of Penny....God brings them to HIM.

The scripture is clear. "If I am lifted up..I will draw all men unto ME!"...So here I am again..letting go ...

"Father in Heaven, forgive me for trying to fix everyone...Forgive my arrogance...
teach me to love and pass out the nuggets of your truth, because all truth comes from you. Holy Spirit, I invite you to walk with me, in me..please touch the lives of everyone I meet today. I promise to smile, bring a piece of light..but only you can change lives...I give that to you, and trust that you will touch someones life thru me... thank you Lord, for your faithfulness and your power working in plain old selfish me.
For your Glory , amen."

Thanks for listening all and pray for me.

boy in CO...

I saw an adorable three yr. old who was available for adoption on adoptuskids. Adorable..I inquired. soooo cute...please pray for Gods best...and for favor. He would be a great little brother for Caleb.

Sometimes it feels awkward searching on line to find a kid. I'm surprised they don't have Ebay adoption. place your bid here....watch the time go down then bang..he's yours you win.
How impersonal! But I have to search on line to find them. They are'nt going to knock on my door. unfortunately....so I search ..this child seems like a very good fit.

I am sooo looking forward to meeting the boy God has for us.

Intentional moms=success!

Great moms don't just happen. NO! We need a plan. It's funny how we do not build a house without a blueprint, or even one of those computer desks...HA! try to build one of those things without the manual-a sure ticket to therapy. We would never try to make a new recipe without the hmm?- recipe. (kind of like a government who tries to balance a budget without a budget...)Somehow we think we can raise a child without a plan. Each child obviously has different needs and talents. Therefore we need a general plan and a specific plan.

Included in this plan is spiritual, physical, educational, social, etc... The bible says write your plans down and set them to prayer. Setting a goal is Biblical. Then work backwords in determining the steps it will take to accomplish it. So..the first assignment for me and those who read this is determine this week to type up a plan for each child.

Tomorrow we will talke about weekly and dayly plans. Wow...we're off.
Today in my world ..I 've got lots of yard work so we are going to learn the value of hard work and helping out in the household..